Adjustable support bracket for self-leveling device

Abstract

An adjustable support bracket assembly that includes a first section having a first inner support bracket having a stem and flange receiving region formed therein; a center support section formed integrally with the first inner support bracket that further includes a first locking edge opposite the a first inner support bracket; and a first outer support bracket adapted to be attached to the first inner support bracket that also includes a stem and flange receiving region formed therein; and a second section, detachably connected to the first section that includes a second inner support bracket, having a stem and flange receiving region formed therein; a center support section formed integrally with the second inner support bracket that further includes a second locking edge formed thereon opposite the second inner support bracket; and a second outer support bracket adapted to be attached to the second inner support bracket that also includes a stem and flange receiving region formed therein.

What is claimed: 
     
       1. An adjustable support bracket assembly, comprising:
 (a) a first section, wherein the first section includes:
 (i) a first inner support bracket, wherein the first inner support bracket further includes a stem and flange receiving region formed therein; 
 (ii) a center support section formed integrally with the first inner support bracket, wherein the center support section further includes a first locking edge formed thereon opposite the first inner support bracket; and 
 (iii) a first outer support bracket, wherein the first outer support bracket is adapted to be attached to the first inner support bracket, and wherein the first outer support bracket further includes a stem and flange receiving region formed therein; and 
 
 (b) a second section, detachably connected to the first section, wherein the second section includes:
 (i) a second inner support bracket, wherein the second inner support bracket further includes a stem and flange receiving region formed therein; 
 (ii) a center support section formed integrally with the second inner support bracket, wherein the center support section further includes a second locking edge formed thereon opposite the second inner support bracket; and 
 (iii) a second outer support bracket, wherein the second outer support bracket is adapted to be attached to the second inner support bracket, and wherein the second outer support bracket further includes a stem and flange receiving region formed therein. 
 
 
     
     
       2. The adjustable support bracket assembly of  claim 1 , wherein each center support section further includes a lengthwise structural support rib. 
     
     
       3. The adjustable support bracket assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second locking edges are adapted to engage one another. 
     
     
       4. The adjustable support bracket assembly of  claim 1 , further including two pivot devices mounted therein, wherein each pivot device is attached to a leg assembly, wherein each pivot device includes a flange and a stem positioned beneath the flange, and wherein each stem and flange corresponds to the stem and flange receiving portions of the inner and outer support brackets. 
     
     
       5. The adjustable support bracket assembly of  claim 4 , wherein each pivot device further includes a leg receiving portion positioned beneath the stem, and wherein the leg receiving portion is adapted to receive at least two legs therein. 
     
     
       6. The adjustable support bracket assembly of  claim 4 , wherein each leg assembly is triangular in shape and includes two legs and a cross bar positioned between the two legs. 
     
     
       7. The adjustable support bracket assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the inner support brackets are adapted to be attached to the outer support brackets in a permanent manner. 
     
     
       8. The adjustable support bracket assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the inner support brackets are adapted to be attached to the outer support brackets in a non-permanent, detachable manner. 
     
     
       9. The adjustable support bracket assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the adjustable support bracket assembly is manufactured from metal, plastic, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
       10. An adjustable support bracket assembly for use with self-leveling devices, comprising:
 (a) a first section, wherein the first section includes:
 (i) a first inner support bracket, wherein the first inner support bracket further includes a stem and flange receiving region formed therein; 
 (ii) a center support section formed integrally with the first inner support bracket, wherein the center support section further includes a lengthwise structural support formed thereon and a first locking edge formed thereon opposite the first inner support bracket; and 
 (iii) a first outer support bracket, wherein the first outer support bracket is adapted to be attached to the first inner support bracket, and wherein the first outer support bracket further includes a stem and flange receiving region formed therein; and 
 
 (b) a second section, detachably connected to the first section, wherein the second section includes:
 (i) a second inner support bracket, wherein the second inner support bracket further includes a stem and flange receiving region formed therein; 
 (ii) a center support section formed integrally with the second inner support bracket, wherein the center support section further includes a lengthwise structural support formed thereon and a second locking edge formed thereon opposite the second inner support bracket, and wherein the second locking edge is adapted to engage the first locking edge in a stable manner, and 
 (iii) a second outer support bracket, wherein the second outer support bracket is adapted to be attached to the second inner support bracket, and wherein the second outer support bracket further includes a stem and flange receiving region formed therein. 
 
 
     
     
       11. The adjustable support bracket assembly of  claim 10 , further including two pivot devices mounted therein, wherein each pivot device is attached to a leg assembly, wherein each pivot device includes a flange and a stem positioned beneath the flange, and wherein each stem and flange corresponds to the stem and flange receiving portions of the inner and outer support brackets. 
     
     
       12. The adjustable support bracket assembly of  claim 11 , wherein the each pivot device further includes a leg receiving portion positioned beneath the stem, and wherein the leg receiving portion is adapted to receive at least two legs therein. 
     
     
       13. The adjustable support bracket assembly of  claim 11 , wherein each leg assembly is triangular in shape and includes two legs and a cross bar positioned between the two legs. 
     
     
       14. The adjustable support bracket assembly of  claim 10 , wherein the inner support brackets are adapted to be attached to the outer support brackets in a permanent manner. 
     
     
       15. The adjustable support bracket assembly of  claim 10 , wherein the inner support brackets are adapted to be attached to the outer support brackets in a non-permanent, detachable manner. 
     
     
       16. The adjustable support bracket assembly of  claim 10 , wherein the adjustable support bracket assembly is manufactured from metal, plastic, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
       17. The adjustable support bracket assembly of  claim 10 , wherein the inner support brackets are adapted to be attached to the outer support brackets in a permanent manner or in a non-permanent, detachable manner. 
     
     
       18. An adjustable support bracket assembly, comprising:
 (a) a first section, wherein the first section is metal or plastic and includes:
 (i) a first inner support bracket, wherein the first inner support bracket further includes a stem and flange receiving region formed therein; 
 (ii) a center support section formed integrally with the first inner support bracket, wherein the center support section further includes a first locking edge formed thereon opposite the a first inner support bracket; and 
 (iii) a first outer support bracket, wherein the first outer support bracket is adapted to be attached to the first inner support bracket, and wherein the first outer support bracket further includes a stem and flange receiving region formed therein; and 
 
 (b) a second section, detachably connected to the first section, wherein the second section is metal or plastic and includes:
 (i) a second inner support bracket, wherein the second inner support bracket further includes a stem and flange receiving region formed therein; 
 (ii) a center support section formed integrally with the second inner support bracket, wherein the center support section further includes a second locking edge formed thereon opposite the second inner support bracket; and 
 (iii) a second outer support bracket, wherein the second outer support bracket is adapted to be attached to the second inner support bracket, and wherein the second outer support bracket further includes a stem and flange receiving region formed therein, and 
 
 (c) two pivot devices, wherein each pivot device is attached to a leg assembly, wherein each pivot device includes a flange and a stem positioned beneath the flange, and wherein each stem and flange corresponds to the stem and flange receiving portions of the inner and outer support brackets. 
 
     
     
       19. The adjustable support bracket assembly of  claim 18 , wherein each pivot device further includes a leg receiving portion positioned beneath the stem, and wherein the leg receiving portion is adapted to receive at least two legs therein. 
     
     
       20. The adjustable support bracket assembly of  claim 18 , wherein each rotating and pivoting leg assembly is triangular in shape and includes two legs and a cross bar positioned between the two legs.